Head-to-head · WeighScore
Potere Health MD vs Virta Health
The verdict
Potere Health MD takes it — 72.5/100 to 59.7/100.
Potere Health MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Potere Health MD is a Utah-based, physician-led weight loss clinic offering semaglutide and tirzepatide in both FDA-approved and compounded forms via telehealth and in-person visits.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Potere Health MD | Virta Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 72.5/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #77 | #336 |
| Semaglutide | $80/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $135/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 1 state | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #77 · C
Strengths
- Low starting pricing (about $80-$135/month) with no subscription lock-in
- Physician-led by a named MD, not automated messaging
- Third-party COA and LegitScript-certified pharmacy
- Both telehealth and in-person Utah visits with fast scheduling
Where it loses points
- Available in Utah only — a St George clinic offering telehealth within the state, not a national service
- The per-vial price is fixed, so the monthly cost rises steeply with the dose: the provider's own table runs about $20/mo at 0.25 mg, $80/mo at 1.0 mg and about $199/mo at 2.5 mg
- Medication is bought per vial up front rather than on a subscription, so there is no monthly rate to compare directly against a subscription programme
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved finished products
Graded #336 · C
Strengths
- Offers a Responsible Prescribing track with optimized GLP-1 use
- Clinically monitored medication off-ramp toward nutrition therapy
- Nutrition-first model shown to rival GLP-1 weight loss (about 13% at 1 year)
- Provided at no cost to members through employers and health plans
- Strong evidence base for diabetes reversal and metabolic health
Where it loses points
- Primarily a nutrition program; GLP-1s are a secondary track
- Distributed via employers and health plans, no direct cash-pay
- Deliberately discourages GLP-1 use for most members
- GLP-1 access depends on the specific program the plan selects
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.